[MANORVILLE, NEW YORK] –– Now entering its 49th Season, the Long Island Game Farm -– Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo will officially open on Saturday, April 14. During the opening weeks, guests will have the opportunity to learn about the new baby animals, including chicks, bunnies, ducklings, calves and kid goats, and will be able to pet and hand feed the animals once they are born. They will also be able to enjoy the amusement rides, including the carousel and spinning tea cups, and pony rides. Lastly, guests will be able to meet the park’s new 10-month old baby wallaby.

Though some of the park’s Summer animals (giraffe, camels and a few more) are still vacationing in Florida until May, the Spring season is always an especially fun and relaxing time for guests to visit, with cooler weather, smaller crowds and lower prices. In celebration of the season opening, the park is offering a reduced Spring admission price of $14.95+ per child (age 3 to 12), senior (age 62+) or military personnel; and $16.95+ per adult (age 13 to 61). As always, discount coupons will be available online and through the company’s Facebook page.

“We are so excited to start the 2018 season,” says Melinda Novak, Vice President/Co-Owner, Long Island Game Farm. “We always love seeing the children welcome our new baby animals and we look forward to visits from the families, schools and organizations each year. In addition to the Springtime fun, David Rosaire and his adorable Pekingese dogs will be back as our main stage show this summer, be sure to check our Website and social media pages for more details on that.”

Now is also a great time to book school trips, children’s birthday parties and company outings, in addition to securing spots for summer events such as birthdays and camp trips.

For opening weekend, the Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15. Additionally, the park will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates: Saturday, April 21 to Sunday, April 22; Saturday, April 28 to Sunday, April 29. The May dates are as follows: Thursdays (May 3, 10 and 17), the park is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (May 4 to 6, 11 to 13 and 18 to 20), the park is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo will be open seven days per week (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday) starting May 23.